Local man made a big difference

Published: Monday, February 4, 2013 at 3:45 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, February 4, 2013 at 3:45 p.m.

On Saturday, Terrebonne Parish suffered a true loss with the passing of Mike Voisin.

There is little that can be said to lessen the sadness being felt by Mike’s family, friends and the residents of Terrebonne Parish. However we can state without question that Mike Voisin represented the best of Terrebonne Parish.

Mike was certainly a tremendous ambassador and statesmen for our seafood industry, our community and our culture. Because of Mike’s leadership and tireless efforts, the Louisiana oyster industry has grown to become a force in Louisiana and the rest of the United States.

Mike always worked to better our community through his extensive volunteer work on the various boards and commissions on which he gladly served. It is safe to say that Mike’s service has had a positive impact in every corner of our community.

I am personally deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to work closely with Mike on many occasions. I greatly benefited from his counsel and will miss his friendship and his mentoring.

I ask that the people of Terrebonne Parish continue to keep the Voisin family in their thoughts and prayers. We hope that they take comfort in the fact that Mike made a lasting difference in our parish, our region, our state and our country. He certainly made a lasting difference in my life, and for that I will be eternally grateful.

<p>On Saturday, Terrebonne Parish suffered a true loss with the passing of Mike Voisin. </p><p>There is little that can be said to lessen the sadness being felt by Mike's family, friends and the residents of Terrebonne Parish. However we can state without question that Mike Voisin represented the best of Terrebonne Parish.</p><p>Mike was certainly a tremendous ambassador and statesmen for our seafood industry, our community and our culture. Because of Mike's leadership and tireless efforts, the Louisiana oyster industry has grown to become a force in Louisiana and the rest of the United States.</p><p>Mike always worked to better our community through his extensive volunteer work on the various boards and commissions on which he gladly served. It is safe to say that Mike's service has had a positive impact in every corner of our community.</p><p>I am personally deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to work closely with Mike on many occasions. I greatly benefited from his counsel and will miss his friendship and his mentoring.</p><p>I ask that the people of Terrebonne Parish continue to keep the Voisin family in their thoughts and prayers. We hope that they take comfort in the fact that Mike made a lasting difference in our parish, our region, our state and our country. He certainly made a lasting difference in my life, and for that I will be eternally grateful.</p>